Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 5, 2014
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to IGS 630 Imaging Systems. While performing fluoroscopy on a biplane fluoroscopy unit, there is …
Ge Healthcare, LLC recalled GE Healthcare Innova IGS 630. Biplane Cardiovascular and Interventional Imaging System. … - a moderate-severity action.
GE Healthcare Innova IGS 630. Biplane Cardiovascular and Interventional Imaging System. … was recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC in February 5, 2014. Reason: GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to IGS 630 Imaging Systems. …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0853-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ge Healthcare, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to IGS 630 Imaging Systems. ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0853-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0853-2014) was formally reported on February 5, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 15, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ge Healthcare, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waukesha, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 28 (12 US, 16 OUS)..
The documented reason for this recall is: GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to IGS 630 Imaging Systems. While performing fluoroscopy on a biplane fluoroscopy unit, there is a potential for loss of the x-ray imagin… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, CO, FL, NV, NJ, PA, TX and the countries of CZECH REPUBLIC, FRANCE, JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, SAUDI ARABIA, and TURKEY.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
28 (12 US, 16 OUS).
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
GE Healthcare Innova IGS 630. Biplane Cardiovascular and Interventional Imaging System. Product Usage: The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and non-vascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures. Additionally, with the OR table, the angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for image-guided surgical procedures. The OR table is suitable for interventional and surgical procedures. The Cathiab Frontiers solutions are indicated for use in conjunction with single plane and biplane GE angiographic X-ray systems and imaging / data medical devices used in interventional and surgical cathlab environments and cleared for commercial distribution. The Cathiab Frontiers solutions are integrated GE angiographic X-ray and imaging / data medical devices that simplify the end-to-end clinical workflow in the cathlab by implementing: 1) Communication protocols for exchanging and automatically synchronizing patient, exam, system, and image information between the angiographic X-ray systems and the imaging / data medical devices. 2) Communication protocols for the control of imaging / data medical device functions from the angiographic X-ray systems user interface. 3) Interfaces for displaying the imaging / data medical device output on the monitor display solutions of the GE angiographic X-ray systems.
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to IGS 630 Imaging Systems. While performing fluoroscopy on a biplane fluoroscopy unit, there is a potential for loss of the x-ray imaging function when the user changes the size of the lateral FOV (Field of View) and releases the biplane footswitch pedal simultaneously. This could lead to a system lock up requiring
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0853-2014 |
| Date reported | February 5, 2014 |
| Date initiated | November 15, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Healthcare, LLC |
| Firm location | Waukesha, WI |
| Affected scope | 28 (12 US, 16 OUS). |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, CO, FL, NV, NJ, PA, TX and the countries of CZECH REPUBLIC, FRANCE, JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, SAUDI ARABIA, and TURKEY. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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